BandLab vs Reaper:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, BandLab had more branded searches than Reaper among digital audio workstations in New Zealand. BandLab had about 21,700 branded searches, while Reaper had 260. BandLab made up 67.7% of all digital audio workstation searches we track, and Reaper accounted for 0.81%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about digital audio workstations, Reaper appeared in four of the five answers and BandLab in two. Reaper was mentioned before BandLab in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
BandLab, about 84 searches for every 1 for Reaper
Who does AI mention more?
Reaper, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, BandLab in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Reaper, named ahead of BandLab in 4 of 5 answers
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Top digital audio workstations in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Reaper was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BandLab was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Reaper was listed before BandLab in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Ableton Live1st
Logic Pro2nd
FL Studio3rd- Reaper4th
Pro Tools5th- GarageBand6th
Cubase7th- BandLab8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- FL Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- GarageBand5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ableton Live5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Logic Pro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Reaper4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pro Tools3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- BandLab2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cubase2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about digital audio workstations
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital audio workstation should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital audio workstations in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital audio workstation in New Zealand for music production?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital audio workstation”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“music production software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Share of searches by month for BandLab, Reaper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BandLab | FL Studio | GarageBand | Ableton Live | Logic Pro | Pro Tools | Reaper | Cubase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 61.4% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.9% | 21.4% | 9.1% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.9% | 23.8% | 7% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.2% | 16.8% | 7.1% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.3% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.73% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.2% | 18.8% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 66.3% | 13.4% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.82% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 68% | 12.8% | 6.5% | 7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.79% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.6% | 16.8% | 7.3% | 8.4% | 4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.4% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.5% | 12.5% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.98% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 67.7% | 12.8% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.81% | 0.65% |
How has branded search for BandLab and Reaper changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BandLab was ahead of Reaper in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, BandLab’s share of searches among digital audio workstations in New Zealand moved from 61.4% to 67.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 21.1K to 21.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Reaper’s share of searches among digital audio workstations in New Zealand moved from 0.93% to 0.81%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand digital audio workstations in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, BandLab gained share of searches among digital audio workstations in New Zealand, from 66.5% to 67.7%.
In October 2026, Reaper rose from 8th to 7th among digital audio workstations in New Zealand.
How are BandLab’s and Reaper’s branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BandLab’s and Reaper’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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